1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 570 kg more than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Celica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
